Focus on Regulations
Plan to throttle foreign fossil fuel finance collapses at OECD, Bloomberg reports
Wealthy nations' plan to limit fossil fuel financing has collapsed, with ongoing negotiations expected to continue into January.
Italy’s antitrust opens probe into Snam-Edison gas storage deal
Italy's antitrust agency AGCM says it has opened an investigation into Edison's sale of its gas storage unit to gas grid operator Snam.
Europe’s energy taxes are worsening industry woes, power CEO says
To aid Europe's struggling industries, governments should take aim at the high energy taxes, head of Europe's electricity lobby told Reuters.
Priorities may change, but energy efficiency remains a solution
With growing concerns about affordability, pursuing energy efficiency could offer relief — given the right policy framework.
Inter-American Court rules Colombia drilling violated native rights
The Inter-American Court ruled Colombia violated U'wa Indigenous rights by allowing resource projects on their ancestral lands, demanding remedies.
California regulators vote to delay closure of gas storage facility, site of worst US methane leak
California regulators delay Aliso Canyon gas facility closure, sparking debate over energy needs and community safety.
Alberta announces future coal mining policy plan, industry consults
Alberta says it will ban new mountaintop removal mining and new open-pit mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
US agency proposes to streamline self-driving car exemption reviews
NHTSA has authority to grant petitions to allow up to 2,500 number of self-driving vehicles per manufacturer to operate on U.S. roads.
Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
Environmental groups are suing California regulators over biofuel pollution impacts, claiming neglect of low-income communities.
Panama president sees no environmental threat from copper at closed First Quantum mine
More than 100,000 metric tons of copper stuck at the closed First Quantum mine in Panama do not currently pose an environmental risk,...
